Properties of Minerals

The way a surface (of a mineral) reflect light. Either metallic or nonmetallic:

• Cleavage
• Streak
• Luster
• Reflection

Which of these minerals is softer than glass (5.5)?

• Topaz (8)

• Corundum (9)

• Calcite (3)

• Orthoclase (6)

What is shown here?

• luster

• hardness

• cleavage

• streak

Amount of matter in a given space.

• breakage

• hardness

• cleavage

• density

What is the softest mineral on the Mohs Hardness Scale?

• Diamond

• Gypsum

• Topaz

• Talc

How much a mineral resists scratching is

• Streak
• Fracture
• Hardness
• Cleavage

_________ is when a mineral splits along flat surfaces.

• color
• cleavage
• fracture

___________ breaks in irregular or with jagged edges.

• properties
• hardness
• cleavage
• fracture

A mineral breaks into pieces like are shown in the picture. How would you describe its breakage?

• cleavage
• fracture
• glassy
• waxy

 What is the name of the scale used to determine the hardness of a mineral?

• Moh's Scale
• Weighing Scale
• Fish Scale
  
• Snake Scale